AnswersEnglish 2The Art of Argument

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The author’s purpose of this speech is to

A
entertain listeners with tales of student life.
B
persuade listeners to apply for a new job.
C
inform listeners about planning for the future.
D
inform listeners about seasonal changes.
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Which statement best evaluates the evidence used in this argument?

A
The author uses primarily anecdotal evidence, as a fan of professional athletes to provide support.
B
The author presents empirical evidence, then uses logical evidence to highlight the connection between the data and the claim.
C
The author employs empirical, logical, and anecdotal evidence equally to support the claim with data, common sense, and a short narrative.
D
The author focuses on logical evidence, then uses anecdotal evidence to share children’s viewpoints.
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What is the most accurate analysis of the reason presented in the second sentence?

A
The reason is not logically sound, because the writer does not connect the reason to the claim.
B
The reason is logically sound, because the writer validates the reason with empirical evidence.
C
The reason is logically sound, because the writer is expressing a fact that has been proven.
D
The reason is not logically sound, because the writer does not include strong factual evidence.
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Which sentence from the speech includes an appeal to ethos?

A
Last year’s class carnival was attended by only fifteen percent of our freshman class!
B
If we continue at this rate, our prom will be the worst-attended event in school history.
C
If you are frustrated because your ideas fall on deaf ears, then I encourage you to vote for me and allow me the opportunity to speak for you.
D
As a student athlete, environmental club leader, and honor society member, I am a candidate who represents a wide range of classmates.
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Read the excerpt from "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry." Dylan is of course enormously influential. Springsteen, who referred to him as "The Father of My Country” in his new Born To Run memoir , is one of many who were once known as "New Dylans.” Every singer-songwriter with a personal story to tell owes him a debt, and hearing the above lines read or sung aloud, with their knack for internal rhyme, call up inevitable parallels to the dense playful language of rap. The Nobel is given for a body of work, and comes with a prize of 8 million Swedish kronor, which translates into approximately $900,000. Which evidence in this paragraph supports the idea that Dylan is extremely influential? Choose three correct answers.

A
The Nobel Prize is given for a body of work.
B
Dylan’s use of internal rhyme is echoed in rap music.
C
Many artists were known as "New Dylans."
D
Springsteen referred to Dylan as "The Father of My Country."
E
The Nobel Prize includes an award of 8 million kronor.
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Read the excerpt from "Water Flowing from Toilet to Tap May Be Hard to Swallow." As California scrambles for ways to cope with its crippling drought and the mandatory water restrictions imposed last month by Gov. Jerry Brown, an array of ideas that were long dismissed as too controversial, expensive or unpleasant are getting a second look. One is to conserve more water; another is to turn nearby and abundant sources of water, like the Pacific Ocean, into drinking water through desalination. Yet another is to recycle the water Californians have already used. And therein lies a marketing challenge that can be even greater than the technological one. Which statement best summarizes the writer’s claim?

A
Governor Jerry Brown was right to impose water restrictions on Californians.
B
Californians should not have to drink recycled wastewater, even in a drought.
C
There are various technologies that can supply Californians with water during a drought.
D
California may have a hard time convincing residents to drink recycled wastewater.
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Karol is writing an argumentative essay for his high school paper. Read his claim. Student Work Classes should not begin before 9 a.m. Which statements provide the best evidence to support his claim? Choose two correct answers.

A
If classes begin later, high schools will have to cut sporting activities.
B
Students who drive to school when tired are more likely to have accidents.
C
Classes at three-quarters of American public schools start before 8:30 a.m.
D
Buses and other public transportation run more frequently between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.
E
When teenagers get enough sleep, fewer use drugs or become depressed.
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Read the sentence. Sami especially enjoyed the brownies, which were chewy, chocolatey, and jam-packed with crunchy walnuts . Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

A
It is an independent clause explaining how brownies are made.
B
It is a relative clause describing the qualities of the brownies.
C
It is a noun clause stating what Sami likes about brownies.
D
It is an adverbial clause telling why Sami liked the brownies.
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What kind of evidence should be presented in an argument? Choose two correct answers.

A
accomplished
B
sufficient
C
relevant
D
interesting
E
biased
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Read the sentence. Gregor watched, assessing how Sasha reacted to his news . Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

A
It is a noun clause indicating what Gregor was observing.
B
It is a noun clause describing what Sasha was responding to.
C
It is an adverbial clause explaining Sasha’s behavior.
D
It is a relative clause specifying the information Gregor gave Sasha.

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